Assistant​/Associate Professor, Physical Therapy

Position

Husson University’s College of Health invites applications for a full-time, 9‑month Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to begin August 2026. The ideal candidate will have academic preparation and professional experience that support teaching in Husson’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Primary program needs are in motor control and pediatrics, although applicants with expertise in orthopedics, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, or other movement science areas will also be considered.

Husson University is a private institution of approximately 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students located in Bangor, Maine. The University is dedicated to offering premier professional programs designed to maximize experiential learning and student success. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and participate in service at the program, school, and university levels. Candidates should be eligible for PT licensure in Maine;

individuals who are not physical therapists may be considered when their academic background aligns with program needs.

The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching graduate‑level courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise and the curricular needs of the program. Faculty are expected to engage fully in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. This position requires teaching 18 credits per academic year, participation in clinical education mid‑affiliation evaluations, and contribution to program assessment and curriculum development.

Faculty are also expected to maintain currency in their discipline and support the program’s professional development activities for students.

• Teach assigned DPT courses using effective pedagogical strategies and assessment methods.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course refinement, and program assessment.
• Engage in scholarship and research activities appropriate to faculty rank and discipline.
• Advise and mentor approximately 30–40 DPT students per year.
• Support student professional development, including advising one student professional development group annually.
• Participate in Clinical Education I, II, and III mid‑affiliation evaluations.
• Serve on School, College, and University committees as assigned.
• Participate in admissions events, recruitment activities, and community or professional outreach.
• Professionally represent Husson University in all teaching, scholarly, and service activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office); skills with specialized educational software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Organizational skills to enhance responsiveness to regional and specialized accreditation and program demands/deadlines.
• Administrative skills, including word processing, scheduling, event planning, and data entry/monitoring.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Eligibility for licensure as a PT in Maine required. Earned academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc) or board‑certified clinical specialty certifications preferred. Advanced training or experience with neurological rehabilitation is preferred.

Minimum of three years of clinical experience OR minimum of three years of documented college/university‑level teaching required. Demonstrated area of clinical, academic, and/or scholarship expertise required.

Effective teaching, organizational and communication skills, and instructional technology skills are required. Experience with distance education and web‑based education desirable.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job and are consistent with Husson University Physical Therapy…